Implementation of Kaizen Organizational Culture On Honda Motor Co. LTd

Abstract

In Japanese, kaizen means continuous improvement. (continuous improvement). The term includes the meaning of improvement that involves everyone, both managers and employees, and involves a small amount of cost. Kaizen is not dramatic and the kaizen process is implemented on common sense and is low-cost, guaranteeing gradual progress that rewards results in the long run. Kaizen has been the key to Japan's competitive success and has been widely adapted in a variety of application methods. One of the companies that has been successful in implementing this kaizen is Honda Motor Co. Ltd. In its application in the company, Kaizen includes the meaning of continuous improvement that involves all its workers, both top management and lower management. The application of Kaizen culture at Honda Motor Company includes the implementation of 5S.